UFC 324 just got a serious shakeup. Originally slated to face Alexa Grasso, former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will now meet Brazil’s Natalia Silva in a high-stakes flyweight bout on January twenty fourth. The bout stays a key feature on the UFC Paramount card.
Grasso, the previous flyweight champion, was forced to withdraw resulting from undisclosed reasons, marking one other setback in her return campaign. In her place, the explosive Silva steps into the highlight — a dangerous and stylistically intriguing opponent for “Thug Rose,” who has been steadily climbing the 125-pound ranks.
Silva, 19-5-1, enters the matchup riding one of the crucial underrated winning streaks within the division. Known for her blistering striking and inventive kickboxing, the 27-year-old Brazilian has quietly built momentum with victories over Jasmine Jasudavicius, Jessica Andrade, and Alexa Grasso. Her fast combos, constant movement, and improving takedown defense make her certainly one of the division’s most promising dark horses.
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— Natalia Silva (@nataliasilvaufc) July 14, 2025
Namajunas, 13-6, has looked revitalized at flyweight after defeating Amanda Ribas in March. Her tactical mind and savvy footwork remain her trademarks, but facing Silva presents a brand new sort of challenge — a younger, hungry contender entering her athletic prime. The previous two-time strawweight queen will once more must depend on experience, composure, and adaptableness to avoid the Brazilian’s tempo and volume.
While Grasso’s withdrawal reshuffles the fight’s narrative, Silva’s addition arguably raises the intrigue. The clash now pits two dynamic strikers at different stages of their careers — one chasing one other championship run, the opposite chasing her breakout moment.
Fans can expect fireworks when Namajunas and Silva share the Octagon at UFC 324 on January twenty fourth.